Irrfan Khan

Actor | 1967-01-07

Irrfan Khan (1967–2020) was an Indian actor known for his nuanced, naturalistic performances across Hindi and international cinema. Trained at the National School of Drama, he earned critical acclaim for a wide range of roles in films such as The Lunchbox, Paan Singh Tomar and Life of Pi, becoming one of India’s most respected actors.

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Irrfan Khan: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Irrfan Khan
Date Of Birth	1967-01-07
Age	59 Years
Birth Place	Tonk, Rajasthan, India
Height	NA
Profession	Actor
Current Residence	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (was resident prior to death)
Religion	Muslim
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Hobbies	Reading, Cricket, Travel, Theatre

Irrfan Khan: Education

Education Qualification	Graduate of the National School of Drama (New Delhi)
College(s)	National School of Drama, New Delhi
School(s)

Irrfan Khan: Family

Father	NA
Mother	NA
Siblings	NA
Spouse	Sutapa Sikdar (m. 1995)
Children	Babil Khan and Ayaan Khan

Irrfan Khan: Net Worth

Net Worth	USD 25 million (estimated)

Irrfan Khan: Overview

Irrfan Khan (born Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan; 7 January 1967 – 29 April 2020) was an Indian film actor whose career spanned theatre, television and cinema in both India and abroad. Trained at the National School of Drama in New Delhi, he began in theatre and television before moving into feature films, where his restrained, naturalistic style attracted critical praise.

Over a career of more than three decades, Irrfan appeared in a wide variety of films, from mainstream Bollywood to independent and international productions. Notable performances included Paan Singh Tomar, for which he received major national awards, The Lunchbox, and international films such as Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi. He was widely recognized for bringing depth and subtlety to character roles and leading parts alike.

Irrfan received numerous awards and honors, including a National Film Award and several Filmfare awards and nominations. He was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumor in 2018 and continued to work intermittently while undergoing treatment. He died in Mumbai on 29 April 2020. He is remembered as one of India’s most influential and respected actors.